translated from Spanish: 20 May macrosimulacro to Covid-19 pandemic on CDMX

CDMX.- The National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) and the Government of Mexico City announced the cancellation of the macrosimulacro planned for this May 20, in order to avoid crowds of people and avoid possible contagion of the new coronavirus in the face of the health emergency. At the end of 2019, the CNPC and the Government of Mexico agreed to conduct 3 macrosimulacros per year to strengthen a culture of prevention and self-protection.

Instead, society at large is invited to review its family civil protection plan, identify lower-risk areas inside and outside the home. As well as building a family communication plan, establishing the roles to follow and having your emergency backpack ready in case of any kind of eventuality

He indicated the statement.
On January 20th, the last national macrosimulacro was held in which 100 thousand properties participated in the 32 states of Mexico and in almost 2 thousand municipalities. About 50 million people reportedly the dependency. He further reported that the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) joined to strengthen the health sector in the care of the Covid-19 health crisis “without neglecting its functions to prevent, prepare and manage emergencies caused by natural phenomena that could lead to an emergency or disaster during the current epidemic, as well as to have strategic reserves to deal with contingencies.”



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